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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Yukai Resort: Koshinoyu - 湯快リゾート 越之湯

The Resort is sea side (literally) and is an old style Ryokan Inn.

Large front hallway

Spacious bathroom

Well worn private bath



















1108 Yukawa, Katsuura-cho, Nachikatsura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Hashigui-iwa Rocks - Part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park

This amazing formation of rocks was formed from magma coming up and cooling. The rocks in the foreground are parts of the magma that have been carried away from tsunami's. The rocks were exposed when the surrounding mudstone wore away from erosion.

The rocks are part of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park.

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Hashigui-iwa Rocks of Wakayama

This is a volcanic rock formation with a history linked to fabled Holy Priest, Kobo-Daishi. It was said that an ancient demon was jealous of the knowledge and wisdom of Kobo-Daishi. The demon dared Kobo Daishi to build a bridge connecting Kushimoto to Oshima Island in one night. Having almost completed the bridge except for the top stones, the demon pretended to be a rooster and faked a morning call, forcing Kobo-Daishi to honor his agreement and not finish the bridge.

Information on this formation is here.

Sunday, July 2, 2017

Tokei-jinja Shrine location

Tokei-jinja Shrine is located in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture.











A link to a map of Tanabe.

Tokei-jinja Shrine





Prayer boards purchased at shrine




Sacred tree






Prayers